Kanal

1957 · directed by Andrzej Wajda

Rating
87/100
Hit
yes

In the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.

Kanal (1957), directed by Andrzej Wajda, rates 87/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Teresa Iżewska
  • Tadeusz Janczar
  • Wieńczysław Gliński
  • Tadeusz Gwiazdowski
  • Stanisław Mikulski
  • Emil Karewicz
  • Vladek Sheybal
  • Teresa Berezowska
  • Zofia Lindorf
  • Janina Jabłonowska

Crew

  • Jerzy Lipman — Director of Photography
  • Halina Nawrocka — Editor
  • Jan Krenz — Original Music Composer
  • Jerzy Stefan Stawiński — Screenplay

More from Andrzej Wajda

  1. Ashes and Diamonds (1958) — 84/100 · hit
  2. Man of Iron (1981) — 80/100 · hit
  3. Danton (1983) — 77/100
  4. The Promised Land (1975) — 76/100
  5. Katyn (2007) — 75/100
  6. Man of Marble (1977) — 74/100

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